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izaiah43265
izaiah43265

Hello, I am coming off a tibia and fibula break that required 12 screws and a plate. Today I got my cast off after 2 months and am having no trouble walking or weight baring in the Air cast boot. The only issue I am having is my range of motion. My doctor said to spell the abc's with my ankle using my big toe as a "Pencil", the only issue is my ankle is very stiff and I can only move it up and down. Does anyone have any tips to loosen it up? Or possibly exercises that you used that helped. Thank you for your time.

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  • diane86522
    diane86522 izaiah43265

    Posted

    Hi there. Check out some vids done by 2 phys therapists "bob and brad" on youtube. Specifically the ones regarding ankles. These guys are great! Easy to follow. -Di

  • mary46820
    mary46820 izaiah43265

    Posted

    I had an ankle replacement 8 weeks ago and just started walking and I started my first therapy session today. I have some stiffness also. They had me doing slow gentle range of motion exercises and stretching. I will progress with strength building exercises after awhile. Good luck!!

    • izaiah43265
      izaiah43265 mary46820

      Posted

      Good luck to you as well! After a full day of walking on it and loosening it up with exercises its feeling great. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Take care

    • mary46820
      mary46820 izaiah43265

      Posted

      I did my grocery shopping by myself today after therapy and I did it without an assistive device. I'm paying for it tonight though!! My motto is just one day at a time!!

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